Ottawa, Ontario (March 22, 2025) — The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: “Jordan’s Principle was created to make sure that First Nations children have equal access to the essential government-funded products, services, and supports they need, regardless of where they live in Canada. Today, our Government announced the continued…

Pikwakanagan, ON, March 21, 2025 — Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan know that, since time immemorial, they have cared for Ninìdjànisinànig (children) and Weshkinìgidjig (youth) in accordance with Omàmiwininì Inàkonigewin (Algonquin Law), and that…

March 21, 2025 — Ottawa, Ontario — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. The Government of Canada remains committed to honouring its Treaty obligations to First Nations through the fulfilment of Agriculture Benefits promises. These claims settlements position First Nations across the Prairies, including in rural and more remote areas, to invest in their communities…

Ottawa, Ontario (March 21, 2025) — The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: “I am pleased to confirm that the Government of Canada has renewed funding for the Inuit Child First Initiative, allocating an additional $121.7 million of funding to extend the Inuit Child First Initiative until March 31, 2026. This…

Ottawa, Ontario (March 21, 2025) — The Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: “Water connects all of us, and First Nation leaders and communities are at the forefront of protecting this sacred resource. On National Indigenous Water Operator Day, we acknowledge, celebrate, and thank all water operators for their…